Fasting, vigil, and solitude aren't the end goal, but preparation for charity, united with God. As Cassian taught, purity of heart is the immediate aim, leading to love. What helps preserve this purity must be embraced; what hinders it, resisted. #spirituality #monasticism

St. Anthony the Great warned that demons could imitate religious men, even using scripture and holy appearances to deceive monks. True devotion isn't proven by outward show; pride can twist genuine spiritual effort into self-congratulation. #christianity #monasticism

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗻 𝗔̂𝗴𝗲 𝗮̀ 𝗹’𝗲́𝗽𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲
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A visit to the first Benedictine monastery in the US turned into a lesson on monastic moderation (and a bit of gentle teasing). Expected a meager lentil soup, but found a full buffet. Monastic life seems to have its own unique blend of discipline and abundance. #monasticism #benedictine

BDG Feature: Karmic Conditions for Renunciation and the Call of Alaya-vijnana: Hearing the Voice Within

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